Rockefeller on Witness Stand Tells of Standard Oil Affairs
On the witness stand Rockefeller described the formation of counterproposals among oil producers and refiners. He testified the Southern Improvement Company alliance aimed to secure stable crude prices and regulate output, with Standard Oil expanding via acquisitions to control refining capacity from Long Island to the southwest. The testimony covered price fixing, production incentives, and the rise of affiliated refiners, signaling a shift toward centralized control in the oil industry.
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ROCKEFELLER
Mtr Ruckefeller
Rockefellers
improventh
Ab Boecher
Thad
Mfr
Rockafelter
Me Rucker
wien
Hseo
Tylin
lus
Ain
Roviefet- Wro
Myr
Europe
Standard OV company
Long Island Refining company
Lungte
Wits
seaboard
Standard
Devoe company
Carley and company
Louis
southwest
John Pitcairn
Standard Oil company
diaperkil Refining company limited
uear
No Truth in Reports of Wild Doings in Peking
A telegraphic despatch from Singapore states there is no truth to reports of upheaval in Peking. Officials say the foreign legations deny any rebellion or violent action and dismiss such claims as unfounded rumors. The government is silent on further details.
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Peking
Singapore
Youth Confession Unfolds In Vineland Double Murder
Harry Grigg a 19 year old, confronted by his bloodstained sweter, confessed to detectives detailing the Read murder and the gunfire in Vineland New Jersey. He said Walter Zelter and Clyde Wheeler fired while Read’s grandson fled after Read recognized him.
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PHILADELENA
Sweter
Harry Grigg
j boxy
Vineland
N. gy
William
Read
Walter Zelter
Clyde Wheeler
toe Grigg
Eureka Trial Ends In Unanimous Stand Misses Conviction
Attorney Atharles Ob Lewers reports Eureka county’s case against Charles Davies for assault with intent to kill ended with a three day trial and a 4 to 0 verdict in favor of conviction. The slain county clerk McCharles was shot in a millinery shop by Davies due to jealousy over Mrs. Green. Witness Sam Wheeler identified Davies during a street robbery, while Mrs. Green testified the shooting was accidental. Sheriff Werrel and Officer Hillhouse detailed the investigation and arrests in the Tenderloin district.
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Atharles Ob Lewers
kbis
Eureka
Fi haseen
Fureku county
Charles Havles
Ro Methiaries
Wureku county
McCharles
Green
Hyeung
Eureka county
Davies
Green tana
Byron
Hillhouse
tenderloin
Werrel
Krauss Ends Life on a Steamer Adriatic Mystery
John Krauss formerly with the Sunset Telegraph and Pacific States Sun, died aboard the steamer Adriatic from self inflicted wounds while en route from Cherbourg to Stow. An inquest will be held. the body was sent ashore to the morgue in Stow.
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Qn STOW
Ireland
John Krauss
Pacific States
Sunset Telegraph company
Ban Franvisen
surene
Adriate
Cherbourg
Kirtuss
Aly
ruuss
Noor
Adriatic
dea
Krauss
ASAN FRANCISCO
John Krause
stesner Adriatia
Davie States
Sunset Telephone and Telegraph company
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company
Louis Glass
Theodore Vv
Home Telephone company
Ilo
Glass
STurgey
Krawse
Nevada
Halsey
defradant
J. Jurns
Kinuse
Charges Filed Against Mrs Read
Denver dispatch reports information charging Mrs Allow Read with attempt to commit robbery and assault with intent to inflict bodily harm in an alleged mail robbery attempt. Genevieve Chandler Whipps is the complaining witness. J P McDonald is the detective in the case. District Attorney George Stidger filed the information.
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DENVER
Allow
pautt
du Brest
Genevieve Chandler Whipps
ted
George Stidger
Ws. Phipps
J. P. McDonald
Suspect Accused of Drugging Girl and Eloping in San Francisco
A man calling himself Russi alias Roce abducted and drugged a San Francisco girl, then fled to Reno with her. Her father, Det. Cleary, and police traced the pair, while three Italian men were arrested as accomplices. The case centers on an attempted immoral act and vows to punish the offenders. The father recounts his daughter’s plan and misleading promises of marriage and wealth.
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Willim Russ
Witten Russ
William
Wrank
Lucca
Justa Martinis
giao
San Francisco
Reng ten
gil
art Detective
Cleary
Morse Letoulive
faut San raneleco
Fuxsi
Winkyter
sider iis
Mrank sylrop
D. Pagana
Kussi
Cunningham
burger
Russi
eginman
plan Russi
Roce
Pronady
Prancisco
Moe
daughte
Rene
Reno
willam
Vleary
god mud
Ulyiy
ther
minca
Nevada
Calle frank
California
Wim
heronic
Davis Trial Postponed On Motion of County Attorney
Omaila Nov 19 A county attorney motion postpones the murder trial of Charles B. Davis charged with killing Dr. Frederick Rustin. Trial now set for November 30 under local court order.
Prison Holds Confessed Forger Becomes Convict in Chicago
Peter Van Vis Sidgen, prominent Chicago real estate dealer, confessed to fraud exceeding $700,000. He was moved to Joliet State Prison under guard, accompanied by Sheriff Strassheim and Deputy Morrison. Officials feared suicide attempt and arranged covert transport to avoid crowds and photos. A life-term inmate shaved him prior to transfer amid a wary public gathering.
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Sherif Strassheim
Morrison
Chicago
Charles
Andrew
Republican central committee of
Van Vilesingen
w bath
an Itadan
Peter Van Vis Sidgen
JoHet
Strapsheim
aim
Ife
Union depot
New t byal
deslor
Mayor Johnson Loses Fortune in Cleveland News
Mayor Tom L. Johnson, long rumored millionaire, announced his entire fortune is lost. He will surrender his home and cars, saying much of the wealth went to save his late brother Albert Johnson's properties. In Philadelphia, Bourdiman and Co. assigned to Lincoln L. Eyre, who now leads the firm.
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CLEVELAND
Tom L. Johnson
Albert Johnson
PHILADELPHIA
John A. Bourdiman and Co
Lincoln L. Eyre
Nevada and Barbarians to Clash in Saturday Rugby Game
The Nevada University rugby team faces the Barbarians from San Francisco at Mackay field next Saturday afternoon. The game, calling at a likely 1 o'clock, draws interest as possibly the final home match of the season. Local officials and townspeople anticipate a record crowd to cheer the teams, which feature dedicated players from both college and international ranks.
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Nevada University
Barbarian
San Francisco
Mackay athletic field
Pacific
Nevada
Valney Berkeley
Berkeley
Stanford
Los Angeles
University of
Southern
California
agene
University of Oregon
Cornwallis
Oregon Agricultural college
Tacoma college
University of Washington
Seattle
Utah
Inquest into Haas Death T: Inquest into Haas Death.
Coroner conducts inquest into Morris Haas shooting Francis J. Heney and Haas suicide at the county jail. Witnesses to be examined as the case is submitted to the jury.
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SAN FRANCISCO
lji
Morris Haas
Francis J. Heney
Haas
ns guard
Gompers Faces Defeat Over Labor Report at AFL
At the AFL convention in November, President Gompers lost a test vote on the call to refer back the committee’s report on litigation. The action favored a draft stand and an amendment to restore the original plan of the president’s report. A full vote on the main question had not yet occurred at recess.
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VENEIL
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Mir
m nlag
Gumpers
Burglars Rob Hogan Home At 128 Stevenson Street
Mrs Hogan and her children slept as burglars entered through a kitchen door with a pine key. Thieves ransacked two rooms, stealing two gold bracelets a gold stick pin a gold brooch a large muffineer and a set of puts totaling nearly $100 in value. Early morning Mrs Hogan awoke, heard footsteps, and found no one in the dining or kitchen areas.
Mrs Meadows Seeks News of Husband in County Jail
Chief of Police Burke received a letter from Mrs Samuel T Meadows in La Grange California dated November 17 1668 asking for details about her husband who is jailed on insanity charges. He may be committed to the Nevada insane asylum or sent back to California for care.
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Burke
Samuel Te Meadows
Nevada insane asylum
T. MEADOWS
Meadows
insane asylum
California
Court Trials and Security Measures After Heney Shooting
Public access loosened slightly but security remains tight as Judge Lawlor conducts trial of Abraham Ruel with ex-Supervisor James Gallagher under guard. Police reduce street presence yet court guards and uniformed officers stay vigilant. Francis J. Heney’s condition improves at Lane Hospital with steady progress during recovery.
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SAS
FRANCISU
Francis J. Heney
Ifans
Abraham Ruel
Lawlor
James L. Gallagher
Av Heney
goa
Greve
aptain Tlenry
Jaki
Fulton street
Fulton
Henry Act
Gallagher
Rudolph Spreckels
HENRY BETTER
Illegal Hangman Dies in Hospital
Nashville November 19 Toni Wilson an Obion county farmer linked to Gen Quentin Rankin's the hangman at Walnut Log Reelfoot Lake died in city hospital tonight from congestive chills He was one of nine night riders jailed seeking habeas corpus release He was in court yesterday and collapsed in his cell died without making a statement
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NASHVILLE
Toni Wilson
Obion county
Frank Ferriner
Quentin Rankin
Walnut Log
Reelfoot Lake
Wilson
habeas corpya
Banker Weißer Found Not Guilty In Forgery Trial
Butte Mont November 1. G K Wei ser Anaconda banker on trial for forgery in connection with his private bank in Anaconda was found not guilty last night. A second similar charge remains pending.
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BUTTE
Mont
G. K. Weiser
Anaconda
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